Jan 23, Africa International University Maintenance Foreman Jobs in Kenya

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Africa International University Maintenance Foreman Jobs in Kenya

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this job is to complete various projects by scheduling materials, equipment, and personnel; monitoring progress; enforcing code and safety regulations as well as supervising staff and sub-contractors.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop maintenance work schedule and assign tasks to maintenance staff.
  • Supervise all maintenance workers for quality and timely work output.
  • Be the liaison between construction workers and supervisors.
  • Solve disputes between workers in maintenance section.
  • Ensure optimal utilization of workers while managing their performance.
  • Ensure that projects stay on or under budget.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of standards, policies and procedures regarding facilities management in the institution.
  • Provide activity summary reports and regular feedback to the supervisor.
  • Build sustainable relationships of trust between AIU, its customers and potential customers through open and interactive communication.
  • Handle complaints, provide appropriate solutions and alternatives within acceptable time limits and follow up to ensure that a clear resolution is achieved.
  • Maintain and regularly update inventory for the maintenance stores.
  • Ensure compliance to health and safety requirements.
  • Inspect maintenance items that have been delivered by suppliers for quality and correct specification.
  • Coordinate maintenance functions with the other departments.
  • Maintain project tracker and routinely report project progress as required to the head of Administration and Human Resource.
  • Any other duty(s) as may be assigned to you by management from time to time.

    Qualifications and Experience

  • A bachelor’s degree in administration and Bachelor of Science or a Diploma with relevant professional qualifications and appropriate training and experience
  • Minimum two (2) years’ relevant experience
  • Specialized training in either plumbing, electrical works, building and construction.
  • Basic Computer knowledge application
  • Have deep knowledge of the construction industry and processes
  • Computer literate in programs such as MS Word, Excel and Power Point.
  • Knowledge of the basic principles and practices of bookkeeping is desirable.

    Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, and work under strict

    deadlines
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to read construction drawings and blueprints
  • Ability to organize work schedules
  • Perform quality checks on all equipment in their custody
  • Ability to drive projects to fruition on time and within budget
  • Ability to hire, train, and supervise workers
  • Expertise in sourcing and supervising construction materials, such as tools and

    equipment

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Africa International University Maintenance Foreman Jobs in Kenya

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